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Internships and Co-ops

Internships

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Co-ops

Cooperative Education (Co-ops) are full-time, paid experiential opportunities lasting an average of three to six months over the course of a semester and may include part/all of the summer too. In some fields (e.g., engineering), the student may alternate between full-time on-campus study and with periods of full-time work. Although working full-time and not earning credit, students may keep their full-time UT student status by being classified by the Registrar’s Office as “Co-op in Field” (noted on transcript). To be classified as such, students must contact the Center for Career Development to complete necessary paperwork*. The Registrar’s Office requires students be advised before beginning their co-op, be in good standing with UT and have no outstanding fees/fines. Students do not typically earn academic credit for co-ops and therefore, are not charged university tuition.

UT’s Center for Career Development is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. As a member our practices and policies regarding internships are guided by the NACE Position Statement on Internships.